The Cape Corps: South Africa's Forgotten Soldiers of World War One
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of the Cape Corps, a military unit of Coloured South Africans who served in World War One. From their formation in 1915 to their deployment in East Africa, Palestine, and the trenches of France, the Cape Corps fought bravely yet faced systemic racism and were largely forgotten after the war. The episode covers key figures like Lieutenant Colonel J. H. D. 'Jack' White, the Battle of Square Hill in Palestine, and the paradox of fighting for freedom abroad while denied it at home. It touches on the 1913 Natives Land Act context, the role of the African Political Organization, and the lasting impact on Coloured identity and military service in South Africa. #CapeCorps #WorldWarOne #SouthAfrica #ColouredHistory #SquareHill #EastAfricaCampaign #PalestineCampaign #JackWhite #AfricanPoliticalOrganization #Segregation #MilitaryHistory #ForgottenHistory #WWI #ColonialTroops #FexingoHistory #History #SouthAfricanHistory #WarAndRace Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
